Posterior Temporal Artery (Noun)
Meaning
Temporal artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The posterior temporal artery is a branch of the middle cerebral artery that supplies the posterior part of the cortex of the temporal lobe.
- Damage to the posterior temporal artery can result in impaired language processing and memory.
- The posterior temporal artery is a critical structure in the cerebral vasculature, supplying oxygenated blood to the posterior temporal cortex.
- In some individuals, the posterior temporal artery may arise from the posterior cerebral artery instead of the middle cerebral artery.
- The posterior temporal artery is often involved in neurosurgical procedures that require careful dissection and preservation of the temporal lobe.